The worst solar storm in eight years has smashed into the planet's magnetosphere, causing satellite failures and computer glitches. The upside? Things could have been much much worse.
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The worst solar storm in eight years has smashed into the planet's magnetosphere, causing satellite failures and computer glitches. The upside? Things could have been much much worse.
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